2018-17435

Company Profiles

Weir has been in business since 1871 and our sustainability and success has been built on attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional people.

As a global company, employing around 15,000 people in over 70 countries, we reflect the diversity of our customers in the diversity of our people and ensure everyone is given the opportunity to flourish regardless of their gender, race, beliefs or background.

Weir is an inclusive and innovative organisation where you can be your authentic self. We continually develop our talent and diversity of thought to keep our business relevant, innovative and successful for the future.

Enabling our people to unleash their full potential is central to ‘We are Weir’, our vision, mission, and strategic priorities. We aim to be the most admired engineering business in our markets and we'll achieve that ambition by being the employer of choice in our markets.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering, manufacturing and service locations worldwide.

Business Need / Purpose of Role

Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Operations Manager, or Shop Supervisor the Machinist ‘B’ is responsible for supporting shop floor initiatives including but not limited to organizing on a daily basis, communicating key actions required to the Cell Team Leader, and deliverables (includes safety, quality, 5S, and labor productivity) for the Operations group in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

Read and interpret blueprints and setup sheets to assure accurate machining and tooling setup. Read and interpret CNC/NC program readouts

Perform machine and tooling setups at a high level of efficiency and quality. Set up mills, drills, and/or lathes for the next job during present job. Perform de-burring, inspection, cleaning, skidding, etc. during machine cycle time to maximize machine usage

Inspect in-process and completed parts per operation sheet setups, advising the Cell Team Leader or Shift Leadperson of defects

Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards

Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs

Nothing in this position description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, and CNC/NC program readouts. Ability to use and read part measuring equipment. Must have mathematical background. Must be able to comprehend G and M Code programming. Good organization, communication, motivation, human relations, problem solving, and follow-through skills. Work well under pressure and with a diversity of people. Good work ethic - proactive.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS

Requires the ability to operate a computer for basic e-mail and job log on and off activity. Basic hand tools, part measuring equipment, overhead and jib cranes, lifting chains and slings and all machine shop equipment presently located at our facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts. Work is performed occasionally in high, precarious places. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, sudden temperature changes and vibration. Loud noise.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.